RSM students on the week-long 2026 ESA–CEMS block seminar – with its theme “Turning Technology into Business” – were at SBIC this summer working on challenges set by ESA BIC Noordwijk incubatees and other startups. The final pitches were at the Port of Rotterdam.
By repurposing patented space tech, ZemQuest is developing aluminium-based solid fuel cells to transport green energy to off-grid remote sites. Discover the sustainable and circular methods of the startup from CEO Michiel Kruijff. Read more!
Since 2004, the ESA BIC network has been at the forefront of Europe’s space innovation, nurturing startups that are reshaping the industry. Answer the open call for applications for the Dutch location at ESA BIC Noordwijk (two selection deadlines per year in Spring & Fall).
Six startups graduated from the ESA BIC Noordwijk programme during 2025, some of which participated at the recent SBIC Demo Day. View the graduation gallery for 2C Degrees, Aardvark Sensing, Celemation, Inframent, Terraprisma and Turtle Island Space!
Leveraging technologies developed for space missions, Wren Aerospace is developing unmanned aircraft offering non-terrestrial network connectivity and sensing capabilities. Discover all about the startup from CEO Julius Jördens. Read more!
Space related innovations from the Netherlands have been making the news during October. There was NL Space Week and NSO made recommendations about Dutch contributions to ESA. The ESA BIC incubatees and alumni have also been gaining exposure this month.